Opinion

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Why Schools Must Safeguard Free Speech

We should condemn language that incites violence, but we can't do so by stifling vigorous—even provocative—debate, writes Andy Smarick. (November 13, 2018)

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Even If They Lose, Teachers Who Run for Office Score a Win

In 2009, after Todd Alan Price ran and lost against Tony Evers to become Wisconsin’s state superintendent of public instruction, he learned a few lessons. (November 8, 2018)

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What Newly Elected Teachers Should Do Next

It was a big year for teachers in politics. Jonathan E. Collins offers four strategies for teachers-turned-legislators to keep up the momentum. (November 7, 2018)

Q&As With K-12 Thought Leaders

Read insights from some of the K-12 field's most prominent education scholars, leaders, and practitioners. Education Week and Education Week Teacher have gathered years of valuable interviews reflecting some of the most pressing issues in K-12 schooling. (April 19, 2016)

First Person

Teacher Observations Don't Have to Be So Stressful. Here's a Better Model

Teachers should be participants in the process of their own improvement, rather than the subjects of a rating, writes Trisha Arnold. (November 14, 2018)

First Person

How to Help Students Heal From 'Math Trauma'

Timed tests and "drill-and-kill" approaches to math education can leave students with long-lasting anxiety, writes researcher Jennifer Ruef. There's a better way to teach the subject. (November 6, 2018)

What does continuous improvement look like in practice? One school community shares insights from its innovative model. (June 11, 2018)

Frederick M. Hess and four education scholars discuss the pros and cons for academics who want to wade into public debate. (January 16, 2018)

This special report explores game-changing disruptions to the field of education that have the potential to shake up the schoolhouse and the classroom. (January 10, 2018)